Meat Evaluation Center Now In Business At PSU
The Pennsylvania State University opens a Meat Animal Evaluation Center described as the only one of its kind in the United States. It tests beef sheep and swine under controlled feeding to identify animals best converting feed to high quality meat, aiding consumers and the livestock industry.
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United States
Pennsylvania State University
Leland H. Bull
Commonwealth
Penn State Meat Laboratory
Meat Animal Evaluation Center
Inter-State District 7 Holds Elections and Banquet
The annual meeting of Teese Milk Producers Co held amid election talk and a banquet. Speakers included Dr James E. Honan, Inter-State general manager, and photographer Grant Heilman. Snavely Garber was praised for ten years as district director.
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Teese Milk Produivers Coty
Fralt ‘Vin
Mount
James E. Honan
Inter-State
Grant Heilman
Lititz
Snavely Garber
Willow Street
J Mowery Frey, Jr
Lancaster
State forest panel calls for rapid growth trees to boost wood products
Dr Robert D. Shipman of Penn State told the Weed Science Society of America in Washington DC that converting marginal forests to shorter lived, faster growing trees would supply renewable wood products for a growing population and support wildlife and recreation.
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Penn State University
Weed Science Society of America
Washington, DC
Robert D. Shipman
Silviculture
Financing Topic Sparks County Poultry Assn Meeting
Lancaster County Poultry Association hosts third informatio nal meeting at Lititz Community Center Tuesday at 7 45 pm. Elwood Willard of Spread Eagle Farm discusses the future of poultry business while George Lewis and Carl Brown outline lending views. Dr Floyd Hicks covers record keeping for financing as prizes and refreshments follow.
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Lancaster County Poultry Association
Harold Esbensnade
Esbenshade
Elwood Willard
Spread Eagle Farm
Klingerstown
George Lewis
Conestoga National Bank
Carl Brown
Lancaster Farm Credit Office
Floyd Hicks
Penn State University Extension
Willard
Farm Calendar February 27-7.30 pm and Clinic Events
Farm schedule lists February 27 7 30 pm Esitate Planning Clinie at John Neff School Weffisville pm Red Rose DHIA directors at Lancaster Farm Credit Bldg Manheim YFA at Manheim High School Liquid and Dry Fertilizers February 28 and March 1 10 am to 4 pm Nursery Business Management Clinic at Horn and Hardart Restaurant Rt 202 continued on Page 10.
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John Neff
Weffisville
Red Rose Dhia
Lancaster Farm Credit
Manheim Yfa
Manheim High School
Horn & Hardart
Rt. 202
Acreage Measurement Service Offered for Farmers
Farmers may request measurement service to determine exact acreage for wheat or feed grains or to be diverted under the Feed Grain Program, per the county ASCS office. The service guarantees no loss of land use by diversions and helps plant full permitted acreage but not overplant. Rates: first 100 acres then $15 per additional 100 acres or fraction.
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ASCS
New 4 H Horse Club Forming In Northeast Area
A new 4 H horse club for youths aged 9 to 19 will form in the Elizabethtown area next week. The first meeting is Tuesday evening February 28 at Melvin Ressler's home. Leader pair is Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ress. The club aims to promote horse care, management, and basic riding concepts.
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Elizabethtown
Win Merriam
Melvin Ressler
Elhzabethtown
Merriam
Melvin Ress
Benefits Of Conservation Onty The Farm
Two Lancaster County experts discuss farm conservation next Wednesday at Lincoln Independent School near Martindale. Amos Funk, Aaron Stauffer, Orval Bass, and Stanley Musselman will explain practical practices, district help, and the financial benefits for farm organizations.
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Lincoln Independent School
Martindale
Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District
Amos H. Funk
Millersville
Aaron Z. Stauffer
Ephrata
SCS County
Orvald Bass
Stanley Musselman
Law
Unseasonably cold week with two possible snow storms
The forecast calls for temperatures below normal at 44 to 25 degrees range and very cold conditions through the period. Fair weekend skies give way to storms early next week with snow possible from two systems, one Monday night or Tuesday and a heavier coastal storm about Wednesday.
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PSU
Fiorests- ‘In
Spark County Poultry Assn
4-H Horse Club
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